Edward Asare

Edward Asare
Born (1993-07-10) July 10, 1993 (age 31)
Dawatrim-Asesewa, Eastern Region, Ghana
EducationUniversity of Ghana
Accra Academy
University of Professional Studies
Occupation(s)Blogger
Digital marketing professional
Websiteedwardasare.com

Edward Asare (born 10 July 1993) is a Ghanaian blogger, Influencer, and a digital marketer.[1] He was nominated among the Top 50 Ghanaian Bloggers in 2021 by Avance Media and was awarded Ghana's Digital Marketing Professional of the Year by the National Communication Awards in 2021.[2][3]

Early life

Edward Asare was born at Dawatrim-Asesewa in the Eastern region (Upper Manya Krobo District) to Rev. Eric N. Asare and Mary Asare.[4][5]

Education

Edward attended Dawatrim R/C primary school and then continued his elementary education at the De Youngsters International school.[6] His senior high school education was at Accra Academy from where he continued to the University of Ghana where he read Economics and Information Studies.[7] He holds an MBA in Marketing from the University of Ghana Business School.[8] He also holds an MA in Media and Digital Communication Management from the University of Professional Studies,Accra.[9]

Career

In 2016, Edward Asare worked as a social media manager at TV3 and did his national service at St. Francis Girls' Senior High School.[4] He has worked with Genesis International Ltd, Glofert Ghana, Peduase Valley Resort, Media General Ltd, Ankobrah Beach Resort, Redpear and Yen.com.gh.[10][11] Mr. Asare is currently a Digital Marketer with United Bank for Africa, Ghana, and a board member of Educational World Wide.[7]

Awards and recognitions

Year Organization Award Result
2020 Ghana Youth Excellence Awards Digital Influencer of the Year Won[12]
2021 National Communication Awards Digital Marketing Professional of the Year Won[13]
Advance Media Ghana Top 50 Blogs in Ghana, Ranked 49th Won[14]
Ghana Youth Excellence Awards Youth Blogger of the Year Nominated[15]
2022 Humanitarian Awards Global Honoree Won[16]

References

  1. ^ Ankiilu, Masahudu (2021-12-13). "Edward Asare Receives 'Verified' Badge on Twitter". African Eye Report. Retrieved 2022-01-22.
  2. ^ "Edward Asare wins Digital Marketing Professional of the Year - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 2021-12-14. Retrieved 2022-01-21.
  3. ^ "Avance Media Announces 2021 Top 50 Ghanaian Bloggers Ranking". BusinessGhana. Retrieved 2022-01-22.
  4. ^ a b "7 things to know about Digital Media Influencer of the Year 2020; Edward Asare". GhanaWeb. 2021-01-02. Retrieved 2022-01-22.
  5. ^ Anderson, Linda (12 April 2022). "Edward Asare: UBA Digital Marketer Celebrates His Success In Life After Many Years; Shares Photos". Yen Ghana. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
  6. ^ Cudjoe, Kizito (2020-09-27). "Building a digital marketing career: the story of Edward Asare". The Business & Financial Times. Retrieved 2022-01-22.
  7. ^ a b "Educational Communities Worldwide Appoints Edward Asare as Board Member". MyJoyOnline.com. 2020-12-31. Retrieved 2022-01-22.
  8. ^ "Edward Asare graduates from the University of Ghana Business School with MBA in Marketing". Dieu Media Ghana. 25 January 2024.
  9. ^ "Digital Marketing Expert Edward Asare earns second Master's Degree in Media and Digital Communication". 2024-11-02. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  10. ^ Larnyoh, Magdalene Teiko (2021-05-03). "Exclusive interview with Edward Asare, Digital Marketer at UBA Ghana". Business Insider Africa. Retrieved 2022-01-22.
  11. ^ Lekan, Arakunrin (2021-12-13). "Edward Asare Wins Digital Marketing Personality of the Year". TheAfricanDream. Retrieved 2022-01-31.
  12. ^ Quist, Ebenezer (14 December 2020). "Edward Asare: Boy from village becomes Digital Media Influencer of the Year". Yen Ghana. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
  13. ^ Debrah, Ameyaw. "Edward Asare wins Digital Marketing Professional of the Year". Ameyaw Debrah. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
  14. ^ "Edward Asare named among top 50 bloggers". Business & Finance Times Online. 14 August 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
  15. ^ "Achiever Of The Month: Meet Edward Asare, A Digital Marketer At UBA and an Award Winning Blogger". Fixon Dennis. 2 November 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
  16. ^ Debrah, Ameyaw. "Influencers to be Honored at Humanitarian Awards Global 2022". Ameyaw Debrah. Retrieved 25 August 2022.